As we all know 2020 is an unprecedented time for change.

With the constant threat of COVID-19, spacious suburban homes are in high demand for families and people vacating urban residentials. 

With that in mind, homeowners looking to sell during the pandemic may want to consider a few things before putting their house on the market. 

Outdoor Improvements 

As noted earlier, people are packing up their urban lives and looking for greener pastures. As a home-buyer, many are looking for spacious outdoor patios and places to entertain without inviting guests inside. With the addition of an inground fire pit, an outdoor rug, and some appropriate landscaping, you can completely transform your yard and appeal to more buyers! Another idea is to install an outdoor kitchen, allowing the festivities to stay outside, while bringing a wonderful new look to the back yard.

Functional Office/ Classroom Space

A majority of workers are not headed back to the office until 2021 or even later, which means home office space is at a premium! With both kids and parents being home for the time being, it is essential that everyone has their respective workplace. Even if this does not pertain to you, stage a guest room or another vacant space as an office or a virtual learning spot. This will intrigue buyers and show them the possibilities of the home.

Additional Separation 

People still want privacy. With a full house, privacy is hard to come by. Modern floor plans are very open and do a poor job at containing sound, which is not helpful for today’s work-from-home life. With additions of barn door or movable room dividers, you can create a different feel for each room, while minimizing the noise pollution from the rest of the house. 

Home Gym

Instead of heading to a gym, many people are working up a sweat in the comfort of their own home. Your home may not have the space for a fully equipped home gym, but you can still carve out a corner where home buyers will be able to picture themselves getting their pump on. Even the addition of a yoga mat, a few free weights, and some exercise bands could be sufficient. 

Laundry Room Improvements

Hygiene is at the top of everyone's list in 2020, and it should be that way. With more people being aware of washing their clothes after going out, it is a nice addition to make the laundry room a fully functioning space where clothes can be washed, folded, and ironed. New buyers want their laundry room to be as beautiful as the rest of their home.